About Kinect sdk
Today we are making available the beta for the Kinect for Windows SDK. Those of you who have been waiting in anticipation for this can download it here! The SDK includes device drivers for Kinect as well as APIs, device interfaces, installer documentation and other resource materials. The SDK is designed for academic researchers, developers and enthusiasts to take advantage of Kinect on the PC for creating incredible software projects utilizing natural user interface (NUI). The SDK gives developers access to key pieces of Kinect such as its audio technology, skeletal tracking, and system application programming interfaces and direct control of the Kinect sensor. Since 9:30am (Pacific) this morning, Channel 9 has been doing a live broadcast on guidance on how to build applications for Kinect on the PC with the SDK. I suggest tuning in to the broadcast!Back at MIX, we showed off Kinect on the PC being used to navigate the stars with the WorldWide Telescope. This is a good example of the experiences that can be developed on the PC with Kinect. For more information on the Kinect for Windows SDK, I suggest reading this blog post from Steve Clayton on Next at Microsoft. Steve will also have another post up later today highlighting some of the things people have done over the last 24 hours with the SDK.
Key features of the Kinect sdk that are enabled through these drivers include:
- Kinect for Windows SDK: Limitless Possibilities
- Kinect for Windows SDK Update Released
- Kinect for Windows SDK v1.6 - microsoft.com
- [KINECT] SDK 설치하기 - 네이버 블로그
- Kinect for Windows SDK - Microsoft Community
- Kinect for Windows SDK - Gratis-Download
- Kinect for Windows SDK Programming Guide
Troubleshooting Your Kinect InstallationMost of my installations of the Kinect for Windows SDK and the sensor bar have had no problems. However, you might find the following troubleshooting tips useful.Remove Old SDK InstallationsEnsure that you have removed all the previous Kinect Beta SDKs. These can be removed using the Control Panel at Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features.Ensure That Visual Studio 2010 Is Installed but Not Running During InstallationDuring the Kinect SDK installation the installer will add some environment settings that are picked up by Visual Studio 2010. For this to complete successfully, it is important that Visual Studio is not running on the computer when the Kinect SDK is installed.Ensure That There Are No Windows Updates in ProgressThe installation process will modify some system files that might be in use during a Windows Update. Before you start the Kinect SDK installation, you should check in the Control Panel at Control Panel | System and Security | Windows Update to make sure that no updates are in progress. You also should check to see if any updates are waiting to perform a reboot.Ensure That the Kinect Is Powered CorrectlyIf Kinect fails to install all the USB drivers when it is plugged into the Windows computer for the first time, it may be because the sensor bar is not receiving any power. Make sure that the Kinect power supply is plugged in and that the green light on the power connector is lit.If the Kinect is showing a steady red light, this may mean that the power supply is not correctly connected. When the Kinect is working correctly, the indicator light on the front of the sensor bar should flash green.Remove Any Old USB DriversMake sure that any older Kinect drivers that are not part of the Kinect system are removed from your system before you install the Kinect SDK. If you have any problems with the Kinect device not being properly recognized because you have used other drivers, you can do the following:Ensure that the Kinect sensor is not connected to your computer.Open up a new command prompt running as an Administrator
